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What’s On My Mind Authentic Love

uly 22, I attended the most meaningful marriage ceremony I’ve ever witnessed; in person, on television or the big screen. It was unselfish, appreciative and attendee motivated. The bride and her dress, exquisite but humble. The groom, handsome as ever, zany yet vulnerable. The vows seep into my thoughts of other things and make me wish I could take relationship lessons from those two. Everything about the event was unconventional yet 100% significant to the man and woman; Cody and Alyssa Dreher. It was a great experience. One I hope to reflect on regularly. Why? It made me ponder my own life. Cody and Alyssa live fearlessly. They don’t act or speak in ways they think people want to hear. They are authentic; what you see is what you get, around others and each other. They don’t play emotional games. Another reason I want to reflect on the words spoken throughout the wedding has to do with their life journey (thus far). They shared many examples from meeting each other to moving to different states away from each other to finally connecting and knowing they wanted to pursue a relationship. They thanked everyone in attendance for helping each of them become the people they are today. And they thanked each other. They recognize the value of relationships of all types and they respect themselves. They are motivated by goodness and not hampered by fear. They pursue goals with passion; with each other, wherever those goals take them, in the U.S. and out. Cody and Alyssa live life like God tries to get me to live life. Free. Burden less. Thankful. Generous. Forgiving. Caring. Giving. Sacrificial. Authentic. Daily. I’m blessed to have been a part of their special day. I’m a better person because of it. Photo Courtesy of www.facebook.com/maheuxstudios

Birthday Party at Pepper's Fireside Grille August 5 If you had a good time at Pepper's on the 4th of July or wished you hadn't missed all the fun at Pepper's on the 4th of July, THEN you won't want to miss their next party! It's on August 5th and you'll have a blast and enjoy food and drink specials ALL DAY! Dress for a Luau while enjoying live music starting at 4pm. Lots of fun for the whole family including outdoor games and tournaments with prizes, face painting, balloon artist, and so much more! Besides all the delicious food specials inside the restaurant, outside you can find fantastic BBQ and a beer tent. Don't be surprised if staff offers you a unique drink special made especially for the anniversary celebration. This is a celebration for the whole family. Kids play together and get to be kids, at a restaurant! Adults visit with friends and staff and have a great time, too.

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VOTERS: Frederick’s Special Recall Election Sept. 5 by 7pm

special recall election is on Tuesday September 5, 2017. It is a two-page mail ballot election. Ballots will be mailed between August 14th and no later than the 21st. Because of Labor Day on September 4th it is imperative that voters return ballots immediately. Do not mail after August 28. Hand deliver ONLY if voting after August 28. The ballot is two-sided. Fill out both sides. If delivery is questionable, voters may inquire at the Town Hall for delivery confirmation. Candidates, for Mayor or Trustees, returned their nomination petitions by Monday July 24th at 5 p.m. and are included on the ballot. But names and verbiage were not available before press time of the CVCR. NOTE: A recall election is similar to a regular election in which there are candidates for offices to be elected. As with any regular election, town staff is simply responsible for reviewing petitions to determine if there are sufficient signatures, recommending the date for the election and conducting the election. Town staff does not and will not take a position for or against any candidate for recall. As with any election, voters must rely on their knowledge of the individuals and the campaign materials available. The Mayor and four Trustee positions will be available and are currently held by Mayor Tony Carey and Trustees Salvatore ‘Sam’ DeSantis, Donna Hudziak, Rocky Figurilli and Fred Skates. There will be additional candidates on the ballot. Sample ballot was not available at time of this printing. PLEASE read your ballot carefully so you know “what” and “who” you are voting for. DO NOT MAIL your ballot after August 28. You may drop off your ballot at Frederick’s Town Hall at 401 Locust Street. That is the only drop-off location. Frederick Town Hall hours are 7:00am to 5pm M-F but election day drop-off is 7:00am to 7pm. The phone number is 720.382.5500 ext. 0.

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influenced by Pantone’s announcement, they all have their own way of selecting colors to promote as well. Current design trends are a part of their decisions, along with social trends, more research and surveys. So what do we as consumers do with these trends? Some of us like to jump on the bandwagon and go for what’s trending right now and there are those who avoid trends as much as possible. If you are currently decorating or furnishing your home you will find plenty of ready-made products in these current colors - which is great if these shades are what you want. If you aren’t happy with current popular colors in fabrics for upholstery and drapes you may have to go custom to get what you really want. The same will hold true for decorative accessories - if you find the current trend isn’t what you really want you may have to look harder to find what you have in mind. As far as paint colors go, no worries if your favorite colors aren’t ‘trending.’ They’re still there, in your color deck waiting for you to choose them.

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Frederick Recall Election The historically correct belief that the use of “recall “ should be reserved for instances of malfeasance, corruption or wrong-doing, in my opinion, should never change. At present, there are a surprising number of recall petitions for local public officials for reasons other than those stated previously. It would appear that private citizens are encouraged to file a petition to recall devoted public servants for a vote they may cast which doesn’t fit the citizen’s particular way of thinking. Take the Broomfield Mayor Pro Tem for not “publically supporting local control over oil & gas companies”; the Thornton Councilwoman for working for an oil company (which died due to lack of sufficient signatures); the thirteen or so 2017 recall petitions in small towns which can’t afford the expense of a special

election or locally, the Frederick Mayor and two Trustees, which began because they voted to approve a conditional use and setback waiver to allow a Sonic drive-in across the street from the High School and extended to two proposed and approved senior citizen apartment buildings in “old town” Frederick. All of those are an abhorrent use of recall power to make a political statement. Special recall elections are expensive to the local taxpayers. The terms of two of the Trustees targeted for recall with the Mayor are up in April, 2018. That is the time to change the membership of the Town Board if that’s what the majority of the citizens of Frederick desire (and those Trustees choose to run for office again?). In Frederick, a second recall petition submitted by an opposing group of citizens for two recently elected Trustees further complicates this process in the minds of voters. The average Fredrick resident is left wondering “what in the heck is going on?” What are regular elections for and why spend unbudgeted taxpayer dollars for something a few people are unhappy about? There are 11,729 residents in Frederick at the present time. This population is up from 1,837 in 1999, 6,547 in 2005, and 7,721 in 2007. Frederick has nearly doubled its’ population in the last twelve years and those new residents increasingly need and expect more services and amenities,

Keep Salvatore "Sam" DeSantis as Frederick Trustee To the Citizens of Frederick:

The recall election is underway, and you will be receiving ballots sometime soon. You will be voting to either keep me (a "no" vote) or get rid of me. To reiterate, Mike Schiers started this recall for reasons that are laughable. It is retaliation by a clique who hired professional petition signature gatherers to get you to sign the petition. Mike and his wife Amy, former rubber stamp trustee, did not even sign the petition against me, which I find very interesting. I don't attend the community picnics because of prior commitments. I see a lot of people wherever I'm at in town, and regularly speak with citizens. I don't need to attend retreats to discuss business when that can be done in town. The mayor and the other trustees are being recalled for some good reasons. First, the building downtown was torn down on a Sunday morning, and done by the afternoon. The question remains as to whether anyone from the EPA was present. I've been in that building, and can attest that it contained asbestos. The Sonic project was carried out in a shady manner. The property designated for it was sold by the Urban Renewal Board, which is also the town board plus four

such as businesses (which also provide necessary revenue for the Town), parks & trails for connectivity and recreation, infrastructure and paved roads, cultural opportunities and so forth. This is the natural progression of things. Is it unhealthy for Frederick to close its’ doors to economic development? Is it unhealthy for Frederick to confine its’ long range planning to only “old town”? We are growing and can expect this trend to continue, so we must look to the future while we respect the past. Remaining stagnant is not an option. One point I would emphasize is the Town’s financial standing for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 (which can be viewed on the Town’s web site) is very healthy. The Town’s assets exceeded liabilities by $113,052,035. Frederick’s total increase in Net position was $5,689,174. This Comprehensive financial audit report was audited by John Cutler & Associates and has been submitted for a Certification of Achievement to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), a certification which Frederick has received for the previous two years. Regarding taxes, Frederick’s property tax mill levy is the 4th lowest of 30 municipalities in Weld County (6.55%), and 6th lowest sales tax rate (2.5%, with .5% restricted). For Frederick, this leaves only 2% for general purposes. Broken down, this means $6.56 of every $100 goes to

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the Town to provide critical, core services and underscores the need for economic development. All other municipalities with lower tax rates have populations of less than 1000 except one, with a population of 40% less than Frederick. Frederick is asked to do more with less for its’ citizens and we, hopefully, will continue to meet or exceed these expectations. It is extremely important for the citizens of Frederick to vote in this unprecedented recall election. Mail-in ballots simplify the process. Do you want Frederick to continue to move forward or proceed in place? Become aware (you may watch Board proceedings on line by going to the Towns web site, www/frederickco. gov, click on “your government”, Fred T.V., and go to the small TV icon under “Media”) if you don’t have the time to attend Board meetings. This is your Town and your government officials reflect your views. Cooperation among Board members is paramount. Working together for the good of the Town is why we were elected. Attending public hearings twice a month and an occasional work session is a bare minimum of what should be expected of your Town Board members, as our responsibility is to circulate among our constituents, learn what other municipalities are doing to help their towns grow and prosper, to generally keep a finger on the pulse of the Town today and plan for the future. Respectfully, Donna Hudziak

Vote NO: Do Not Recall Rocky Figurilli Dear Editor:

special district members. The previous board voted to give Sonic the property and sewer taps for $100, which is the only reason they will locate here. The next project was a variance to put a four-story apartment complex near the Tri-Town Senior Center. I opposed that as well because it favored corporations and developers, and ignored citizens' concerns. The town also built a roundabout which really serves no purpose. I was told it's a safety issue, but I'm not convinced that's worth $1.6 million when stoplights would have been just as efficient at a much lower cost. There are also other issues I'm concerned about, and that's why I ran for trustee in 2016. I have nothing to gain or lose, but I am a voice for the citizens of Frederick as opposed to a select few. I believe the public has a right to know what is happening in town and how its tax dollars are spent. If you like my viewpoints, keep me in office by voting "NO" in response to the ballot question of whether or not I should be recalled. Thank you for your support, Salvatore "Sam" DeSantis

ROCKY FIGURILLI here, today I’m writing this letter in regard to the RECALL ELECTION that is about to happen for the town of Frederick. Yes most of you know by now I have a RECALL PETITION against me. I know a lot of you have not only read, watched and listen to everything and everyone from A to Z about the recall election, but now most of you are at the point you just want it to be over. For myself, I still stand firm on BEING HONEST AND DOING THE RIGHT THING. I am not going to stoop to the level of (SLINGING THE S—T). I will let you fill in the blank. Others would like for people to believe that what they have to say to you or want to tell you about how a person doesn’t know anything or doesn’t know what makes sense for the town is just POPPYCOCK=B.S. Again, you may interpret the meaning. Three things that I think kind of sum it all up. TRUTH=HONESTY, JUSTICE=DOING THE RIGHT THING, PRESERVATION OF MANKIND= WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE!!! There is one thing I will say, if a person is willing to start a RECALL PETITION, that person(s) should have enough courage to sign their own petition. In my case, two of the three people that started my (RECALL PETITION) didn’t even have the B—LS (you fill in the blank) to sign their own petition. (Michael R. & Amy A. Scheirs) I

Bringing us to today. It seems that the vision from our founders have been forgotten. There is a recall election looming in our future. Not just here but if reading current events is factual recalls are happening all over the country. It is indeed grand to say that you are a direct descendant of a local coal miner as 2 of our trustees are proud to point out but what are you doing to keep the wonderful tradition of continuing to make Frederick a better place to live? Small towns such as ours don’t have a payroll structure for the mayor, trustees and other staff to make a lot of money here. As Trustee Sam DeSantis recently pointed out, being a trustee is virtually a volunteer position. For a small stipend the mayor and trustees dedicate their time making Frederick a better place to live. But they all know this before running for office. Those voted into these positions are not here for glory, or are they? I am just a citizen but I take enough interest in this town to volunteer and attend council meetings. Being a trustee isn’t just attending 2 meetings a month

but also sitting on commissions and committees to add your expertise and support. This commitment is lost on 2 of the trustees being recalled. They seem to believe that giving the bare minimum to Frederick is enough to be sufficient just because they are direct descendants of our founding families. They vote thinking that they are doing the best for their constituents by automatically voting against everything money related. Facts do not lead to a lot of the assumptions made by concerned citizens about balanced budgets and actual spending. They do not appear to take into account the time spent by so many employees to apply for state and federal grants that off-set the costs of improvements to our wonderful town. If we do not continue to spend money and grow with the times with such things as road improvements, new restaurants and other businesses we will not continue to grow and compete with other towns in our area. Frederick has been here 110 years and I would love to know that it will be here another 110! Nancy Bergen, Frederick CO

give Dianne K. Green credit for signing the petition, I don’t know the lady and I am sure she knows nothing about me other then what she has been told (which is a sad thing that one would put their self in that type of situation). This is FACT NOT FICTION!! I can prove it. That leaves one wanting to ask the question; What was the real reason why the RECALL PETITION was brought against me? (FACT OR RETALIATION) It has no merit as far as doing the job as Trustee for The Town of Frederick. If you look at or get a candidate packet, there are no requirements about any of the items they bring up in the petition. Yes, a person needs to have an understanding of how their town operates under town, county, and state statutes, ordinances and use codes that their town uses in their regulations. I ran for Trustee the first time with my campaign being (HONESTY & DOING THE RIGHT THING) and I still am of that belief!!! Working for the people and keeping focused in a way that people will look at what their town officials are doing and agree that this is the best way(s) for the town to focus on what will benefit the town as we move forward into the future. I ask you now, when you vote, mark the Box beside my name with an X next to NO I don’t want Rocky Figurilli to be recalled.

Dear Editor:

lmost 2 years ago my husband and I were fortunate to retire in Frederick Colorado. It’s exactly what we wanted. We moved from a city of 2 million people to 11 thousand. It’s been so very easy to get involved in as much or a little as we wanted. I believe that everyone’s life and opinion here matter and makes a difference. As the cliché goes, I’m busier than I ever imagined in retirement, especially as a transplant from another state. I’ve been welcomed with open arms on committees and commissions within this quiet unassuming community. But, of course life is what you make of it. Over 100 years ago Frederick, Firestone and Dacono were founded on the backs of tough resilient families of coal miners. To be sure these families have the right to be proud of their forefathers in forming these towns. This was no small feat with men leaving their families behind and coming from all around the world to settle in Carbon Valley. Their dedication and hard work is well documented and appreciated by all of us currently living in the area.

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SPECIAL ELECTION TIMING CRITICAL FOR VOTERS IN FREDERICK

Pro Frederick-ONeal For Mayor

s a long-term resident of Frederick, I have made the decision to run for the position of Mayor in the upcoming September 5th special election. Frederick’s Comprehensive Plan states, “The Town of Frederick enjoys access to Rocky Mountain vistas and maintains a unique small-town charm." This statement is a core value of mine and will be the basis of my decision making process. Finances - It may be necessary for a town to spend more money than it is receiving; however, any deficit spending would need to have clear reasons that are communicated to the residents of the community. These reasons would have to be based on public safety or infrastructure. There has been some discussion of a small tax increase to improve our police department. Such a tax increase may seem necessary; however, if the priorities of the budget could be shifted from advertising and cosmetic improvements to public safety and infrastructure, it would not be required. Infrastructure such as storm sewer and streets are another vital role of government. Deficit spending may be necessary in lean years to rectify flooding issues in old town Frederick and to widen or replace roads that do not meet the needs of the community. Tax increases are sometimes needed. I have supported and voted for bonds and mill levy increases such as the bond issue to build our new high school and K-8 school. Land Use - Frederick has a strong growth plan. As Frederick grows, there will be more and more controversial projects brought to the town. Any major waiver or variance that deviates from the Land Use Code should only be granted on the basis of public safety and welfare. It should not be financially based for the town or the developer. As a resident in Firestone, I supported a multi-story apartment complex adjacent to our home

after the developer adhered to the Land Use Code and addressed the concerns of residents. Minor waivers are a necessary part of growth. I would support minor waivers that have the support of residents that it affects directly. As a member of the Frederick Planning Commission, I have voted for minor changes to developments that did not adhere to the Land Use Code, but had the support of the neighboring residents. Transparency and Public Awareness - As the community grows, it will become more and more necessary for the town to communicate with its residents before, during, and after items are brought to the Board. A lack of transparency by town staff and Board members has been the root cause of many of these issues. Other neighboring communities have a strong Planning Commission that residents use to voice concerns on projects that are going to be presented to their Board. This provides the opportunity for developments to be refined to suit the needs of the community. I have had a town staff member tell me directly that providing full Planning Commission agendas to the residents is a “waste of money and the people don’t care.” Unfortunately, this is the current attitude towards many of the concerns of residents of Frederick by town management. I have lived in Frederick for 11 years and in Colorado for 21 years. I have been involved in land use issues in neighboring communities and have witnessed how effective and ineffective Boards function and communicate with their residents. There has been a lot of misinformation from Donna Hudziak, Fred Skates, Tony Carey, and their supporters. I am not anti-growth, anti-apartment, etc. I am Pro-Frederick. Please look for your ballot in the mail and vote Rusty (Richard) ONeal for Mayor. Rusty (Richard) ONeal

David Adams for Frederick Trustee Town of Frederick Voters

I am running in the upcoming Frederick recall election for the position of Trustee (Fred Skates position). I decided to get involved after attending some of the past board meetings and witnessing the lack of transparency and public discussion to address citizens’ concerns on proposed projects. I am sure most are aware of these issues. If elected my objectives would be: z Help provide more transparency for public input into city projects. z Abide by zoning code that protects individuals and provides guidance for developers. z Insure adherence to governmental accounting standards for reporting budgets and operations. z Work to develop planning for the type of city we want to have in the future. My wife and I moved to Frederick 9 years ago because we were impressed with the community and would like to help keep it the pleasant place to live that it has been so far. Although retired, my past experience includes 32 years as accounting manager or financial analyst for various companies. Responsibilities included capital investment analysis, sales and property taxes, and governmental reporting compliance. I ask for your vote for me for Trustee on September 5th. Thank You, David Adams

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Funding Frederick’s Growth

am the guy who asked the Town of Frederick to voluntarily limit discretionary spending. Limiting discretionary spending is a standard business control to rein in expenses when spending is expected to be higher than income (frequently called a “budget deficit”). Per the 2017 Town of Frederick budget document and the Town’s Finance Manager, Frederick is expecting to spend $5.6 million more in 2017 than it will receive in income. Call that a deficit, call it a “dipping into reserves”, or whatever you like. There is enough money saved ("reserves") to pay the $5.6 million without taking a loan. But, in the end, it means that the Town of Frederick will have a lot less cash available at the beginning of 2018 than it did at the beginning of 2017. If we don't want to use up savings, then we probably want to do everything practical to rein in expenses. Pretty much every company that I have ever worked for turned off discretionary spending when they had a bad quarter. Those companies limited travel and stopped buying software and tools and they delayed any other purchase that could be put off to the next quarter. For the Town of Frederick, I was hoping that the Board of Trustees would use a discretionary spending ban to show that they are willing to work at improving this year’s balance sheet. It comes down to who the Town’s savings belong to. The reserves come from taxes and fees and gas royalties. They come from state and federal grants. They are ultimately paid by the people of Colorado, of Weld County, of Frederick, basically us. For me, the reserves belong to the people of the Town. The Town employees and the Board of Trustees are just the stewards of the money. I would be a lot happier if reserves were kept in the bank to pay for expenses that can’t be budgeted, like flood repairs in 2013. One of the Trustees has suggested that the reserves are currently too high and should be put to work for the Town. If it is going to work that way, can’t we find uses that are more beneficial to the people of the Town than Board retreats, longdistance conference trips, wayfinding signs, street sweepers, and lawsuits? Maybe something like fixing the streets or buying police equipment? Residents are permitted to speak for no more than three minutes at the beginning of Board meetings unless invited by the Mayor. There is no public comment after ordinances and resolutions are introduced. It is completely unfair to the residents of the Town when a proposed resolution or ordinance is changed just before the vote without a public comment period. When I requested the budget resolutions, they weren’t fully baked. Three minutes is simply not enough time to present a fully developed set of ordinances. I expected the Board to debate the merits and failings of the ideas, draft and amend resolutions based on those ideas, then vote on them. After that, at a subsequent Board Meeting, the Board would pass ordinances to implement the resolutions. That’s what town councils are supposed to do. If the original request is too vague or ill-defined for action, then it is up to the Board to interact with petitioner to clarify the request.

Regardless of the outcome of the recall, I hope the Mayor will consider a change to the format of Board of Trustee meetings to add a public comment phase after each resolution is read and before it is voted on. I hope the Mayor will ask petitioners to stay at the microphone while the Board is discussing their request. And I hope that each and every Trustee will feel comfortable enough to ask questions that allow the petitioner to make their request clear and crisp. So what about growth? I am neither pro- nor anti-growth. It seems to me that we can attract the kind of profitable business and jobs into the area by making sure the Town is clean, in good repair and well kept, has inexpensive and reliable infrastructure, and low taxes. This seems much more important than putting up gateway monuments and wayfinding signs. I hear more about data communication problems than any other topic. Maybe we should spend more effort trying to find a freemarket solution to fix high-speed data and less effort on trying to fix an electric grid that doesn't appear to be broken. It is the Board's responsibility to watch over the financial health of the Town. I want the Board to ensure that every petition for new development is reviewed to ensure that it isn't going to cost hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars in unplanned for costs. For any large or commercial development, the Town should consider very carefully the cost versus benefit of any concessions that it plans to make to the developer. Just because a development is large with lots of money involved does not automatically make the development beneficial to the Town. Let's pretend there is a four-story apartment development petition. I would have the following questions: 1. There is no existing zoning for a four-story building. How does this development impact neighboring properties and how do the neighbors feel about it? 2. What is the implication for building codes? Does the Town need to revise or approve new building codes? How much will that cost in manpower and time? 3. What is the impact on roads, on-street parking, and neighboring parking lots? If there isn't enough parking or road capacity, then is there a plan to mitigate the impact on police and municipal court? 4. What is the impact on water services? sewer? storm sewer? garbage? entertainment and data communications? 5. Electricity, overhead lines, transformer substations, and electric code? 6. What about fire infrastructure and fire codes? 7. After figuring out all the costs to the Town, what are the other tangible and intangible benefits? The employees of the Town have probably thought all of these things out and have ready answers, but they need to be asked. The Board and the people they represent should be a check-andbalance in that process. For me, I believe that you should be able to do what you want with your property as long as it doesn't impact your neighbors and doesn't cost the taxpayers a bunch of money. If the development does require significant investment from the Town, then there should be a public comment period before the Town commits to the development. It doesn't matter whether the law requires this. There is an election scheduled for 05 September 2017 for all residents of Frederick. I sincerely hope that you will look at the 2016 finance documents and the 2017 budget before you decide how you will vote. The recall is not about elected officials doing anything illegal, it is about deficits and issues that have resulted in lawsuits against the Town. Bruce Griffith 719-470-1776 or bruce@bg2016.org

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New Leadership At Carbon Valley Rotary

ith the beginning of the new Rotary year as of July 1st there are new leadership roles in Rotary clubs worldwide. Leisl Athen has stepped down as president after a twoyear-term turning the gavel over to two Carbon Valley past-presidents, Barb Goettsch and Beverly Mendel, who will be performing the duties as co-presidents. The Carbon Valley club has been serving the community since 2006: hosting annual Easter egg hunts, providing dictionaries for 3rd graders, establishing Free Little Libraries, distributing free children’s books at events, displaying US flags at various community events, annual recognition of local community heroes, and more. Our projects are funded by proceeds from our Bingo and peaches and pears fundraisers. You are invited to join us for breakfast each Tuesday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am at Bella Rosa Golf Course. If you would like to know more about Rotary and becoming involved in a service organization that has a positive impact email BarbGoettsch@carbonvalleyrotary.org or BevMendel@ carbonvalleyrotary.org.

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Frederick Police Chief Gary Barbour to Retire

fter 49 years of municipal police service, Frederick Police Chief Gary Barbour will retire on Friday, August 18th. Chief Barbour started as the Police Chief for the Town of Frederick in October 2006. Since then, he has elevated the professionalism of the department through empowerment and accountability. He implemented sector-based policing that resulted in lower crime and positive relationships with the community. He provided outstanding leadership as the Incident Commander during the 2013 Flood, and has guided the Frederick Police Department to achieve Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) Accreditation and Reaccreditation. He has also created an award-winning Neighborhood Watch and National Night Out program. He was recently awarded the Charles K. “Pat” Steele Award by the CACP for his ‘long term professional and ethical contributions to law enforcement and the people of Colorado as a Colorado Chief of Police.’ He served as the CACP’s President for the past year, and on the CACP Board for the past five years. Prior to serving as Frederick’s Police Chief, Chief Barbour was with the

Lakewood Police Department for 29 years and was promoted through the ranks to include serving as their Interim Chief of Police through 2001. Before serving at Lakewood, Chief Barbour started his municipal police career in Farmington, New Mexico after serving as a military police sergeant in the U.S. Army. “We’re lucky as a small community to have the level of professionalism and expertise that Chief Gary Barbour has brought to our town,” said Frederick Mayor Tony Carey. “His commitment to the safety of our citizens has set the bar high for the future, and we wish him the best in his next chapter.” Chief Barbour plans to spend his retirement with his wife, Claudia, doing more camping and fishing.

Area Mayors’ Report—For those of us who do not attend meetings FREDERICK MAYOR, TONY CAREY

Tony Carey

z Each month, I’ll give you some insight into topics that I am getting approached about frequently

DACONO MAYOR, JOE BAKER

z On Sunday July 2nd, we celebrated that weekend by dedicating our Carbon Valley Veterans Memorial Park with the first phase of names unveiled and it’s was truly a blessing to see everyone from the Tri-Town Area come and pay their respect to all of the Carbon Valley Veterans. Please see Joe Baker full article with photos on page 7 of this CVCR. z National Night Out -Tues. August 1 at 6 pm. National Night Out is an annual neighborhood camaraderie, promoting police/community

FIRESTONE MAYOR, PAUL SORENSEN

z Fellow citizens of Firestone, I wanted to first thank everyone who was able to attend our 15th annual 4th at Firestone event. It was one of the largest Paul Sorensen events we have ever hosted. The parade and other festivities were tremendous, including the Fireworks display that evening. z On a regular basis, I get questions from citizens of what is going on in Firestone. Particularly, what is all the new development we are observing? The economy is booming, and as a result, new projects are breaking ground in our community. Therefore, I thought I would

MEAD MAYOR, GARY SHIELDS

z Is it August already? Where did the summer go? I hope that you have all had the chance to take a vacation or get-a-way to a special summer place with the family. In just a few short weeks the kids will be returning to school so please be aware of their increased presence along the roadways Gary Shields

and what is coming up in my conversations with residents and business owners, whether positive or negative. Here’s what’s trending in Frederick this month. z Road construction season is in full swing with the widening of Highway 52 near William Bailey Drive and the alleyways nearing completion and the Tipple Pkwy drainage and paving project underway. Please be cautious when driving through any area with construction taking place for your own safety and the safety of the workers creating these improvements for us. z It’s back to school time for the students in our community and through a partnership with St. Vrain Valley School District, the Frederick Police Department will be going back to school to keep them safe. Both the Frederick High School and Thunder Valley K8 have a School Resource

Officer (SRO) provided by the Frederick Police Department. This summer, Officer Chad Seat and Officer Aaron Herbert have been part of the regular patrol division, but have also been to multiple SRO trainings including the Columbine Review, which is a 40-hour class covering the lessons learned from the Columbine tragedy so many years ago. We’re lucky to have such dedicated officers serving our community and our students. z The Community BBQ Tour will continue throughout August, so make sure to come to the stop nearest you and have a chat with your elected officials and town staff. As Chief Gary Barbour moves on to the next chapter we wish him the best and thank him for all he brought to our community over the past 11 years. If you’d like to come say thank you yourself, we’ll be having a reception on his last day, August 18th at 3 p.m. at Town Hall.

partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer and better places to live. The Dacono Police Department and Mountain View Fire Protection District have partnered for an evening designed to promote this national event. Check out our police cars and our fun fire trucks along with hands-on learning stations and enjoy free refreshments. z Back by popular demand is our FREE outdoor movie at Dave Osborne Park, just south of Dacono City Hall at 512 Cherry Street. Pack a snack and enjoy an evening under the stars. What a great way meet your neighbors and enjoy a free movie on us. z Carbon Valley Music & Spirits Festival’s 10 Year Anniversary is Sat. August 5, from 2 pm - 10 pm. at Centennial Field in Dacono, under our famous blue water tower. Check out our line-up of the area’s best live music throughout the day: Cracker, FACE, Chris Daniels and the Kings, My Blue Sky, Kerry Pastine and The Crime Scene, Generation Nomad, and more! Kids Events - Starting at 2 pm. Check out page 7 in this CVCR for more details! z August is Back to School month. It's so important for drivers to pay attention when kids are present especially before and after school.

The National Safety Council reminds drivers to slow down in school/safety zones and please be aware of your surroundings by sharing the road with pedestrians, parents and bikers. z Enjoy the Splash Pad at Clem Dufour Park before it closes for the season right after Labor Day weekend. z Serve Dacono- This year we have two seats on council up for a vote. If you’re interested in serving our wonderful city and would like to be part of our wining council team, then please take the challenge and run for a seat on city council. You can pick up your petition at City Hall starting August 8th 2017 and it must be returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28. Qualified candidates must have resided in the City of Dacono for at least 12 consecutive months, be 18 years of age and a registered voter, then you’re good to go and you’ll be on the ballot. Good Luck…! All questions should be directed to Valerie Taylor, City Clerk, or Email: vtaylor@CityofDacono.com z Thank you for taking the time to read my report, like us on FaceBook and/or check out our website anytime for information, z Take care; Mayor Joe Baker

provide you some information on the key development projects that are currently under development or in the development review process. z The road construction north of Firestone City Centre is making great progress. This road will extend north and connect to the road by the Weld County offices. There will also be a side road (Union Street) that will connect to the road by the Carl's Jr. Restaurant. Once the road is completed, construction will begin on two projects approved on the north end of the development area. On the west side, an apartment complex, and on the east side, a self-storage facility; both are within the Del Camino Central development. z There is also additional infrastructure going in next to Ziggi's Coffee. The developer for the property south of Ziggi’s, and east of the existing Cimarron Point condominiums, will be constructing primarily duplexes, once streets and other infrastructure is completed. z Construction continues on the apartment complex in the Firestone Meadows Subdivision. There is one complete building as well as the clubhouse and swimming pool. Construction continues on several other buildings. z In the Firestone City Centre, two developments are underway. Murphy Express, north of the Home Depot, is a convenience

store with a fuel station island. Second, the Board approved an additional In-Line Retail Shop. This building will be located to the west of Good Times restaurant and will accommodate multiple commercial businesses. Another proposed project in the Firestone City Centre, east of Good Times restaurant, is a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. The application is being processed at this time. z Construction should begin this fall on the Les Schwab Tire Center. It is an approved project that will be located on the south side of Firestone Boulevard between Walgreens and McDonald's. z Construction has begun on Blue Stem Tech Center located east of Pinocchio's Restaurant. When completed, it will provide business and office space that is in high demand. z The large Barefoot Lakes development north of St. Vrain Creek is processing a larger regional park, which is planned for public hearings before the Planning Commission and Town Board soon. z Numerous other developments, including, employment retail, single-family, multi-family and senior housing residential projects are in the planning stages. z We look forward to keeping you all posted on our community developments in Firestone. Paul Sorensen, Firestone Mayor

and at bus stops before and after school. z The concert and movie in the park series will continue in August with concert dates of August 3rd and August 17th starting at 5:30 pm and the movie in the park on August 11th starting at 6:00 pm. I have received a tremendous amount of positive feedback on these events this summer and I encourage you all to attend and connect with your friends and neighbors. Congratulations to the Events Committee members for putting together another successful season of community events. Well done! z On a more serious note, I would like to bring to your attention a matter of public safety that often gets overlooked in our community. The Mead Municipal Code, Section 6-5-10 thru 6-5-150 makes it unlawful for anyone other than school groups and non-profits approved by the town board, to go door to door within our community, peddling and/or soliciting goods and/or services without a proper license issued by the town.

z This ordinance was adopted in 1997 and was put in place to help protect the citizens of our town. The licenses are specific to the individual and require background checks for the safety of the community. If you should have somebody come to your door soliciting you can be fairly certain that they do not have the proper license as there has only been one license issued since the ordinance was enacted. z This ordinance also makes it unlawful for a licensed solicitor to approach a residence with a no soliciting sign or for a licensed solicitor to stay upon a premise that they have been asked to leave. If you should encounter any issues with door to door solicitors, I would recommend calling 911 and reporting it to the Mead Police Department. z With that being said, I hope that you enjoy the remainder of your Summer. As always, if you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. z Sincerely, Gary Shields, Mayor, Town of Mead, 970-535-4477

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n Sunday July 2nd, we celebrated that weekend by dedicating our Carbon Valley Veterans Memorial Park with the first phase of names unveiled and it’s was truly a blessing to see everyone from the Tri-Town Area come and pay their respect to all of the Carbon Valley Veterans. I had the honor of being the Master of Ceremonies and we had a great set of guest speakers including Colorado House Representative Lori Saine; Constituent Regional Director from US Senator Cory Gardner’s office (a veteran herself ) Maria Secrest and Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Colorado Air National Guard, James Whitlow. Also in attendance was Molly Ford, Constituent Services Representative from US Representative Ken Buck's office and representatives from the Weld County Board of Commissioners, the Towns of Firestone and Mead and Linda & Brian Eastment. We received letters of support from Governor Hickenlooper’s Office, Colorado State Senator Vicki Marble and US Senator Michael Bennett along with the Town of Frederick, KB Home’s and Anadarko. Major contributors include KB Home’s, Anadarko, Brian & Linda Eastment, the City of Dacono and many more choosing to remain anonymous. Thank you so Very Much! I would also like to acknowledge former Mayor Charles Sigman, past/ present City Council members, City staff and the group of volunteers who helped in determining the design of this Memorial. Once we had the design set, our City

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Public Works Department coordinated the project with the assistance of Foothills Stone & Granite Co., Front Range Concrete and Paragon Granite & Marble. Although we had to delay this Ceremony due to weather, my hats-off to Jon Rabas, Bo Hurtado and all the members, past and present, of our Public Works Department for turning these plans into this beautiful Memorial that you see today. When we first started this project, the Towns of Frederick and Firestone were quick to pass Resolutions of Support for the project. The Weld County Commissioner’s were also supportive and I would like to thank Commissioner Barb Kirkmeyer for her help in bringing Anadarko on-board. I would also like to acknowledge the Carbon Valley VFW Post# 9741 who has also supported the project. Finally, I would like to thank ALL who contributed in every way to this project. It stands as a beautiful and lasting tribute to all who serve our Country. National Night Out -Tues. August 1 at 6 pm. National Night Out is an annual neighborhood camaraderie, promoting police/community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer and better places to live. The Dacono Police Department and Mountain View Fire Protection District have partnered for an evening designed to promote this national event. Check out our police cars and our fun fire trucks along with hands-on learning stations and enjoy free refreshments.

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rian and Kathryn Leslie, Firestone residents, have purchased Bo-Ka Jewelers of Fort Lupton from Bob and Kathy Payne, who have retired. Brian, who has extensive experience in the jewelry industry, says that the store, which has been operating since 1959, will offer the same services but expand to create new traditions, such as the local place to go for engagement and wedding rings. Leslie Jewelry, located at 326 Denver Ave, Fort Lupton, has been open since May 1. From dream to reality, the purchase of the jewelry store, the building, its inventory and fixtures took four months. It came at a perfect time in Brian’s life as he sought to have his own jewelry store but found few affordable opportunities. He and Katherine have five young children so he has been looking for a permanent solution to his former hourly position. He shares, “Finding the jewelry store was definitely a miracle.” Leslie Jewelry offers many types of fine and estate jewelry and watches. The store is equally known for its jewelry repair, watch repair, polish and rhodium plating, jewelry cleaning and gold buying. They also create door signs, name tags and sell and engrave trophies. The expansion into collections of engagement and wedding rings makes sense to Brian, who enjoys helping a person find just the right gift for that special “life event.” Interacting with folks and

helping them create wonderful memories is his favorite part of the day. Brian says it’s a misnomer that small independent stores are more expensive than larger outlets or internet sites. He adds, “I have lots of connections around the world and can provide the gem and the setting you desire at the best value.” The extended team at Leslie Jewelry includes a master jeweler and watch repairman who was formerly trained in Switzerland. The store is a proud member of the Jewelers Board of Trade. Brian and Kathryn have been amazed with the friendliness of the SW Weld communities. Brian is originally from Oklahoma where it’s common to carry on conversations with total strangers. Then you are no longer strangers. He’s once again experienced that “warmth” since opening the store and he loves the experiences of each day. Leslie Jewelry, at 326 Denver Ave., Fort Lupton, is located 9 miles east of the Carbon Valley area or 15 minutes away. Brian looks forward to your visit. Let him know you read about him in the CVCR! He will be offering specials throughout the year for those who prefer to regularly connect with him. Leslie Jewelry is open 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday and is closed Saturday and Sunday. They can be reached by phone at 303.857.4031 or at lesliejewelry.com. They are on Instagram at lesliejewelryftlupton and Facebook as Leslie Jewelry.

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Body + Soul Wellbeing Food for the Soul: Why All the Fireworks?

any Americans get pretty excited about fireworks displays, whether at a ballgame or a 4th of July celebration, or just in the backyard for the kids or the ‘big’ kids. They are beautiful displays of light and color, and even though they quickly fade away into sparks and fizzle, we share our “oohs” and “aahs” while they flash in the sky. Talk about a way to literally see your money go up in smoke- this would fill the bill. Of course, when the Town or the ball team pays for it, we think it is free, so not such a hit on our wallet (even though tax money or admission money is what covers the expense). I believe there will be a continuous series of “oohs” and “aahs” when we get to Heaven and begin to realize all that the Lord has done for us, and actually SEE the glories of Heaven with our own renewed vision and meet the historical heroes there. God won’t need gun powder to delight our eyes with His creation, and I would be willing to bet the view is even better there than it is here on earth… certainly the galaxies are amazingly colorful just as He made them. We love things to celebrate in this country, so Town parades and other annual events motivate many to share in the joys of being an American and living

in a free nation. Don’t you think it will be even better when we lose the shackles of gravity and fly to that place called Heaven? There will be MUCH to celebrate in that place of eternity where (some say) the streets are made of gold and every resident gets a mansion. I cannot yet vouch for the authenticity of our future surroundings, but I can assure you that everyone who arrives there will be in for an eternity of celebration and joys unspeakable and full of glory. The primary issue for us here is how to get there. A wide variety of ways are proposed by various religious leaders and teachers, but Scripture tells us there is only ONE WAY to be sure. May I quote an authority on the subject? His name is Jesus, and He said it this way in John 14:6; “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” Talk about a narrow perspective! Only one way? What if I don’t happen to believe that? Then what? Then you won’t have to worry about how magnificent Heaven is, since you won’t be making the trip. That is, if Jesus is correct. You may want to read about His life and teachings in the gospel

of John, which offers a fair summary of everything He did in His 33 year lifespan. Then draw your own conclusions about what to do with Jesus. Sinclair Lewis said you cannot call Jesus just a good moral teacher (although He was good and He was moral). Anyone coming to such a conclusion after reading all about Him and what He said and did would be about as intelligent as a poached egg, according to Lewis. The recent movie named The Case For Christ shares the true story of an atheist who sets out to disprove the resurrection of Jesus using logic and history and every other scientific method he can. To no avail; alas, when one looks seriously at the available information there is only one conclusion. Jesus Christ is Lord, and what He says is absolutely true. Tens of millions have figured that out, and anyone who hasn’t needs to make the effort before the ground starts shaking even more than it already is in this world of terrorists and tornados and tragedies. I like a good celebration as much as the next guy, and I sure look forward to the eternal celebration I expect to be a part

of because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. Until then I will enjoy birthdays and graduations and weddings and holidays and worship and communion. All of these are good celebrations, but the best is yet to come, when the roll is called up yonder, and I will be there. How do I KNOW I will be there. Because God has promised, and unlike us, He never breaks His word. Check out the evidence for yourself, and get one of His free tickets while there is still time to do so. When you take your final breath, your opportunity will be gone, and you will be judged on your own merit, which Scripture says is insufficient, unless you have become 100% perfect, like Jesus was and is.

Jim pastors Abundant Life Church, meeting each Sunday at 10:00 am at 4380 Highway 66, just 3/10 mile east of I25 on the south side of the road. Coffee is hot, treats are physical & spiritual, and you just might come back again.

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FHS Homecoming- Join the Parade Frederick High School Homecoming is set for September 8th and 9th this year.

For the week of July 10-15: KORY NICHOLSON; 269 First Street. We caught Terry building his awesome deck 4 years ago. He had just moved in and had little landscaping. We told him we would be back and this is the week we returned. Congratulations, Kory....it was worth the wait!

TERRY AND KRISTINE PERCY; 625 Third Street; They have lived in their home since 1993. The unusual brick columns with flower pots perched on top along with their beautiful grass made it easy for them to receive one of the awards this week. Congratulations!

he FHS Booster Club will be hosting the Homecoming Parade and the Home Coming Tailgate both on 8th of September. The parade starts at 4:00 pm with line up starting at 3:45 by Thunder Valley Elementary School. The parade winds through downtown Frederick and ends at the high school. All local groups and organizations are encouraged to enter the parade with a float. Parade Release Forms and Float Entry Forms can be found on the FHS Booster Website: www.fhsbooster.com/Homecoming. The parade ends at the Homecoming Tailgate. The FHS Boosters along with the many FHS groups and teams put on the free community event. There are games, prizes, and activities for all ages. There will be free hotdogs, chips and water for all who attend the event. The Tailgate is open to all community members so mark your calendar, grab the kids and the grandparents and make your way to Fredrick High School. The FHS Booster Club is looking for sponsors for the Homecoming Tailgate. Sponsors get to display their banners and signs at all home events that week, and hand out spirit items of their choice. Contact vicepresident@fhsbooster.com for more information. Homecoming game kick off is at 7:00 pm.

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For the week of July 17-22 the awards go to Mike and Liz Brooks, 444 Hart Street (below left) and Tony and Dee Onorato, 242 Monmouth (below right). Congratulations to both couples and a big thank you for showing your Old Town Spirit by having beautiful yards. Come on, Historic Firestone residents...Let's get after those weeds and mow your grass... YOUR yard could be one of our winners next week...

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Seasonal Allergies

llergies are commonly experienced in the Spring and Fall and can be very disruptive to life. A common question people ask is, can acupuncture help ease or eliminate allergies? The answer is yes, Chinese medicine and acupuncture helps reduce inflammation, clear phlegm and strengthen and regulate the immune system. I have found that it is best to prepare one to two months ahead of allergy season. There are a few things that we can do for ourselves at home, here are a few ideas: Chinese herbal formulas: my favorite is Allerease from Blue Poppy. Bee Pollen: Taking a daily dose (or two) of Bee Pollen helps to strengthen the immune system and stops sneezing. Lavender: Using high quality lavender essential oil around the orbital of the eye (following the bone only) helps to stop sneezing. Multiple applications are sometimes necessary and safe. Eliminate or reduce Gluten: Gluten is very sticky and avoiding it altogether helps to clean up the whole system and, at the very least, reduce the amount of phlegm to contend with during allergy season. Reducing or eliminating gluten one month prior to allergy season works best. Quercetin: A Homeopath advised taking quercetin the month prior to allergy season. I did, and continue to do so (now 98% allergy season free!). The University of Maryland Medical Center states, “Quercetin belongs to a group

of plant pigments called flavonoids that give many fruits, flowers, and vegetables their color. Flavonoids, such as quercetin, are antioxidants -- they scavenge damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, which damage cell membranes, tamper with DNA, and even cause cell death. Antioxidants [such as quercetin] can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause. They also help keep LDL ("bad") cholesterol from being damaged, which scientists think may contribute to heart disease. Quercetin acts like an antihistamine and an antiinflammatory, and may help protect against heart disease and cancer. Quercetin can also help stabilize the cells that release histamine in the body and thereby have an anti-inflammatory effect.”

Daisy Lear, MSOM, Dipl.Ac., L.Ac., practices Chinese medicine & acupuncture at 1159 Lefthand Drive in Longmont, CO 80501. Her phone number is 303.587.3557, her email is daisylear@gmail.com or visit website at stvrainvalleyacupuncture.com. She is a Healthcare Provider for CIGNA and Aetna. She is the Director of Acupuncture for Veterans and their Families also and you can learn more at AVFinfo.org.

hen you start a fitness journey, you may or may not know what to do and where to start. Here are some basic health and fitness tips that may help you in your fitness journey: zz To the best of your ability, show up and make attending your workout sessions as high of a priority as a doctor's appointment. Commitment is key! zz If you don’t have a supportive environment at home, work, or other places, connect and build relationships with ladies in my fitness groups or people that are supportive of your health journey. zz Enjoy your fitness journey, it’s not a race with an end. You're on a journey that will continue for the rest of your life. Short-term goals are great, but don’t forget the long-term focus of overall improved health and lifestyle change. zz Don’t underestimate the power of small changes in your daily activity. When you increasing your water and vegetables, reduce sugar, get an extra 30 minutes to one hour of sleep, these all play a big role in the way you feel and the way your body functions. zz It's about progress, not perfection. The more perfect you try to be, the more stress it will cause. Make it a goal to get fitter, stronger, and healthier each week. You'll have bad days, weekends, and even bad weeks, but get right back on track and don’t feel guilty. zz Avoid telling yourself negative things like "you're not this or that, or that you look a certain way, or you can’t do certain exercises". These negative thoughts limit your beliefs that turn into truths in our heads. Replace them with positive thoughts and affirmations.

If you find yourself ready to make a change, visit www.TimeForChangePersonalTraining. com or call Tracy Rewerts NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Women's Fitness Specialist at 303-828-2856.

zz Keep improving and challenging yourself. Even if you've reached your ideal/goal weight, don't just coast. Set new goals like participating in a race or event, a new strength or endurance goal, etc. zz We're all broken, have major challenges, short-comings, and flaws, so make a change starting today, not next week or next year. zz Have fun! Choose an activity or workout that is something you like to do, and doing this with friend is always better. Time For Change Personal Training and Fitness Group will be a support that will send you on a path towards more of the thing you want in life. People join because they want to lose weight, but they stay because of the strength, confidence, and friendships they form. There are some spots left in my Tuesday/Thursday ladies only fitness groups at 7pm in Frederick and we'd love to have you join us.

UCHealth to Give Community a Sneak Peek Inside New Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont Teddy Bear Hospital & Community Open House Events Planned For Aug. 5

ust as crews are putting the finishing touches on the UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, clinicians and staff are getting ready for the new hospital’s big debut. At two events on Aug. 5, the community will get a chance to look inside Longs Peak Hospital and Longs Peak Surgery Center to learn more about the services that will be offered there. The new 210,000-square-foot hospital at 1750 E. Ken Pratt Blvd. is set to open in late August with more than 50 inpatient beds and room to grow. The hospital will feature an intensive care unit, operating rooms, a Level III trauma center and emergency department, advanced cardiac services, a birth center with a Level II special care nursery, a surgery center and 24-hour retail pharmacy, laboratory and imaging services. In addition, Longs Peak Hospital patients will gain access to advanced treatments, complex surgeries and innovative clinical trials across the entire UCHealth system. “A little more than a year ago, we started building this hospital so we can provide our patients with an exceptional experience and advanced care, close to home,” said Dan Robinson, the hospital’s president and CEO. “Soon, we’ll be opening our doors to care for our first patients and deliver the hospital’s first babies. We all are excited to start caring for our patients here, and we are excited to give the community a look at what’s in store.” On Aug. 5, the morning will kick off with the Teddy Bear Hospital event, which will be held from 9 a.m. until noon. The Community Open House will be held from 1-5 p.m. At Teddy Bear Hospital, kids will get a little TLC for their favorite stuffed animals or dolls. Parents and children alike will be able to learn about being healthy, staying

safe and preventing injuries as well. “Emergency room visits can be really scary for children and their families since many don’t know what to expect,” said Stephanie Koenig, the emergency department manager at Longs Peak Hospital. “This is a great opportunity to bring children through the emergency room and simulate what a visit might be like for the child – but their stuffed animal is the patient instead.” At the Teddy Bear Hospital event, UCHealth emergency staff will bandage, suture and even X-ray the “patient” based on its injuries or illnesses reported to them by the child. “This is a free and fun event that can help decrease the anxiety and fear a child might have should they need to come to the emergency room as a patient themselves in the future,” Koenig said. Emergency Physicians of the Rockies is giving mini teddy bears away to the first 250 young guests. Various community programs will host information and fun activities, and emergency vehicles will be on site for the children to tour. The Community Open House event is geared for the general public and will include a tour of the hospital and surgery center. Attendees will get to look around a number of areas of the facility, from the emergency room and one of the operating rooms to the intensive care unit, the birth center and even the gift shop. Physicians and other providers will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate some of the latest technology that will be used to enhance the patient experience and help produce excellent outcomes. Representatives from the hospital’s volunteer office and foundation also will be on hand to share more information about opportunities to get involved at the hospital.

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It Pays to Be a Member – Capital Credit Refunds Issued to Members in August 2017 Capital Credit Retirement to Distribute $5 Million

he United Power board approved a retirement this year of $5 million dollars, and that means that every member will get to share in the cooperative’s continuing good financial health. As the 11th consecutive year United Power has retired capital credits to its members, this $5 million dollar amount continues the commitment to sharing the performance of the cooperative with its members. United Power, as a cooperative, is a not-for-profit operation. This means the co-op doesn’t work to earn margins for shareholders, but works for the members. Every year the United Power Board of Directors assesses the cooperative’s financial condition, and determines if and how much the cooperative can afford to return to the members. Capital credits are based on two factors: how much electricity members use, and how long members have been a cooperative member. Essentially, the more power a member uses and the longer the

member is part of the cooperative, the larger the share of each capital retirement. Each capital credit account represents a member’s investment into the cooperative, and those investment dollars are used over time to make capital improvements to the electric system. “Capital credits illustrate one of the ways that cooperatives are very different from other utilities,” said John Parker, Interim CEO. “Our goal is to provide reliable electricity at economical rates, and with our members providing the support for our growing system we can meet the need for new service and keep rates economical. Every time a member receives a capital credit retirement from the cooperative, they receive a tangible benefit from their membership.” Anyone who had service in 2016 or earlier will receive either a check or a bill credit as part of this year’s capital credit retirement. Any member who has a retirement of $10 or more will receive a

check and anyone under that amount will receive a credit on their bill in August or September. “We will be issuing more than 79,000 checks to our members this year, and many of those checks will be substantial,” Parker said. “Consider some of our largest users like local businesses, school districts, municipalities and farms and you can understand the impact United Power’s cooperative model has on the communities we serve. Large checks to a school district or for town facilities can really help with operational costs.” Capital credit retirements have returned a steady stream of money back to members in recent years. In the past 11 years, United Power has retired $41 million in capital credits to our members. Frequently asked questions about Capital Credits can be found online at www.unitedpower.com, or you can call a Member Services Representative at 303637-1300.

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Well Armed Women Safety and Transitional Spaces: Concealed Carry and Awareness Tips for These Scenarios When: Boulder County's TWAW Chapter is a great resource for women gun owners. August 4. 2017 TWAW Shooting Chapters is a nonprofit organization that organizes local groups of women around the country that meet monthly to practice, learn and grow as shooters. Creating opportunities for women to be introduced to issues important to women shooters, learn safe gun handling skills and train together. Why: To expand the world of firearms to women all over the country in a safe, non-threatening way with the purpose of Educating, Equipping and Empowering woman shooters. z Educating women on firearm safety, gun care and handling z Developing gun handling skills z Building defensive gun skills and awareness z Developing confidence z Networking with women of like interests z Meeting new people/socializing Our August Chapter meeting is on Safety and Transitional Spaces.We will discuss Concealed Carry and Awareness tips for these scenarios. We then have group discussion and our range practice time. New members can take our Basic Pistol Safety Lecture and Guests are welcome to come to our meeting for Free to check things out. You must become a member of TWAW to shoot at the range and practice with us. I know the decision to own a gun is a very serious and complicated one and I commend you for educating yourself by looking into it thoroughly. Whether you are thinking about firearms for protecting yourself, loved ones, home or as a recreational activity, there are many things to consider. Every life-changing decision has to start somewhere. Where: 10916 Cty Rd 5, Longmont What to bring: • Eye protection and double-hearing protection is required. • Bring 125 rounds of ammunition (no steel ammo) • Must bring your own weapon (minimum of two magazines for semi-auto pistols recommended) • Clothing: Closed toe shoes, socks, long pants or shorts, appropriate shirt /no low neckline NOTE: all participants must have a signed waiver to participate. Women interested in learning more can contact Kendall at 720438-8430 or visit TWAW Shooting Chapters, inc. website at www.twawshootingchapters. org. TWAW Shooting Chapters is a non-profit organization that organizes local groups of women around the country that meet monthly to practice, learn and grow as shooters.

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Window Wells, Why We Need Them & Where to Get Them, Locally Cherie Lewis

n the late 1980’s I lived in a 900-square foot house with six kids, a dog and a cat. Our backyard had a creek behind it and many large trees. It was a kid’s natural playground. Until it flooded. Water came up to the back of the house and filled our window wells. As the water receded, we discovered our window wells had become a playground for furry water critters—muskrats. Beyond the trapping of animal life, the danger that my children could fall into the window well prompted me to look further into getting them covered. Our cat had become quite curious about the things she could trap within them, and worried kids often mourned over their belief that she would not be able to climb her way out. Well, I finally decided it would be money well-spent and purchased plastic bubbles that looked and felt something like 2-liter pop bottles. They bolted down, guaranteed to keep critters and floodwaters out of my window wells. Basement windows had the intention of allowing light in, not housing homemade aquariums featuring local water life. On they went. And it worked. Until fire safety week at school. Homework instructions came home to create a family fire escape route in the event of an emergency. My oldest son (then in 6th grade) found a fire ladder at a garage sale and proudly hung it in his basement window. The kids began carefully mapping out the route from each bedroom and who would buddy up with who before meeting in the bedroom to climb out of the basement via the ladder. And here lies the dilemma. We could get into the window well, but we couldn’t get out. As was the case for Kelly Martindale, owner of this CVCR newspaper. She shared, “I was decorating for my daughter’s graduation party and standing on the edge of our hot tub when I lost my balance and fell, not to the ground, but down into our window well. Thankfully, my son was there to rescue me by putting a chair into the hole and helping me climb out.” Kelly suffered a concussion and back and lung issues for months.

It has been 30 years since I covered my window wells with plastic bubbles. Safety regulations have been implemented and requirements are listed by insurance companies and home inspectors now. It has become necessary for egress regulated coverings to be built and maintained for the safety of home residents of the human kind. Preventing the visitation of incoming critters—human or not human—means metal has become a far more effective choice. Kelly Martindale now has grandchildren and feared they might also fall into the window well. Her search for safety led her to Rick Meyer and Window Well Covers by Applied Coatings Technologies in Frederick. “I called Rick and we made an appointment for him to come measure my window wells. Every window well cover he fabricates is completely customized, including paint color, to fit each individual window well. He is professional and timely,” Kelly said. “One of my window wells was especially tricky as a bay window was built over part of it. Rick designed a cover that works perfectly and looks great.” Proper measurements for spaces between openings and creating an opening that allows for escape as well as protection have made the work of Rick Meyer especially important. He is a steel fabricator and installation specialist who offers window wells that are home and family safe. Rick says, “My covers are custom made. They cap the entire window well. My prices start at $215.00 each. If the window well is an egress (has a ladder in it), I charge an extra $50 for a fire escape door. The doors are lockable from the underside, and are burglar resistant.” You can reach Rick for window well covers or other decorative steel and ornamental iron work at 720.299.7169 or 303.833.2280 from 7:00am to 7:00pm seven days a week. You can see his work at https:// www.facebook.com/RickMeyer4/. Contact Rick for more information on covering your window wells today. Please tell him you read about his window wells in the CVCR.

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AmeriCorps members serving with Habitat affiliate across the country travelled to Longmont, Colorado to volunteer with 4 Northern Colorado Habitat affiliates. St. Vrain Habitat hosted 45 members on our Poplar Grove site and 10 members in The Glens neighborhood in Dacono. During the course of the week, we finished the exterior portion of a duplex in Poplar Grove. We completed all the drywall at our new home in Dacono. Additionally the AmeriCorps finished an interior repair project as part of our Neighborhood Revitalization Critical Repair program

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Body & Face Aesthetics Purchased by Local Karen Kress

aren Kress, a Frederick resident, has recently purchased Body and Face Aesthetics, 340 Lashley St., Suite 140, Longmont 80504. It’s a nice compliment to her former business known as KK’s Skin Arts. Karen and her team offer a full array of skin care treatments such as customized facials, full body waxing, eyelash/brow tinting, permanent cosmetics, lash extensions, micro needling, deep chemical and non-chemical exfoliation treatments such as peels and microdermabrasion. Karen also offers permanent cosmetics and microblading via Skinhouse Tattoo Studio, also in Longmont. Karen says, “We use Image Skincare, Lira Clinical and/or Colorado Aromatics professional products and sell all of these products. They are your daily defense using the science of peptides, plant stem cells and amazing actives to dramatically improve the health and behavior of your skin. These results driven lines are paraben and sulfide-free and can only be purchased through a licensed professional such as myself or a partnering spa/salon.” Karen is most personally satisfied by transforming faces with lash extensions, permanent eyeliner and brows. She sees these beauty enhancements as a form of freedom for the busy, budget-conscious woman. Karen suggests, “Wake up-made up!” Body & Face Aesthetics operates by appointment only, Monday – Thursday, 10 am-8 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. The salon is closed on Sunday. The salon is located inside Dimension Salon & Spa. To contact Karen at Body & Face Aesthetics, call 303.776.7656 or email her at info@BodyandFaceAesthetics.com.

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Join Us at Time For Change Fitness Group! Ladies, join us for a FUN group fitness class at Time For Change Fitness Group. This is a No Judgement Zone and the ladies are all amazing! Get a full body workout in each time with Interval/Circuit Training. In Frederick - Tues and Thurs at 7pm In Frederick. In Niwot - Mon/Weds at 8:30am through 8/9, then it will switch to Mondays and Fridays at 8:45am through the school year in Niwot. Your first session is free, then $40 for a 10 Session Punch Card, good at both locations. RSVP required online for all classes. Contact Tracy Rewerts, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist at http:// timeforchangepersonaltraining.com/ or call 303.828.2856.

Vista Ridge Academy has Pre-K Openings Vista Ridge Academy, a private Christian Pre-K through 8th grade school in Erie, has a few spots open in their Pre-K (ages 3-4) and Kindergarten classes for the 2017-2018 school year. They offer full day programs and 2, 3, 4 or 5 day options for the Pre-K program. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Marsha Bartulec at 303.828.4944 or www.vistaridge.org.

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The Carbon Valley Recreation Center will be closed for cleaning week Sunday, August 27 through Monday, September 4. The Ft. Lupton Recreation Center will honor CVPRD member passes during cleaning week however they will not honor punch passes or child care passes. Child care is $3 per hour. CVPRD staff will be available by phone Monday, August 28 through Thursday, August 31 from 8 am - 5 pm. Walk-in registrations will also be accepted at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center during those hours. Much of what happens during shutdown may not be visible to patrons, but it's important and allows the facility to operate year-round. "The annual shutdown allows us to complete large projects that we are unable to work on when the facility is open," said Ross Blackmer, Executive Director. ”General cleaning takes place every day throughout the year but the annual shutdown is when we deep clean the entire recreation center.” Many upgrades will be completed during the week along with smaller tasks such as power washing chairs, dusting ducts, deep cleaning lockers, equipment maintenance, steam cleaning carpets, painting and much more. While the week is a busy one for recreation staff, they come together to make the facility shiny and new for when it reopens on Tuesday, September 5.

SAVE THE DATE Military Honor Flight Next Military Honor Flight Sunday, September 17, 2017. Mile of Smiles lineup begins at 8:15 am along the I-25 West Frontage Road. For more information BarbGoettsch@ carbonvalleyrotary.org

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Miners Day Miners Day is one of Frederick’s premier annual community events, drawing thousands of people to Downtown Frederick for family-oriented fun and entertainment throughout the day. Part of what makes Miners Day so great is all of the wonderful vendors we have that fill the park with fun and interesting displays! So, do you want to be a part of Miners Day this year? Parade, food and vendor booth applications are available at www.frederickco.gov/240/Miners-Day.

Erie Historical Society's Erie Biscuit Day Come join us for Biscuits and Gravy on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon for the 15th annual Erie Biscuit Day. We will be holding the festivities in Historic Downtown Erie, CO on Briggs Street. The day will feature Biscuits and Gravy, Homemade Stew, Live music, cake walk, raﬄe drawing, craft booths, historic photos and more.

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property 4. Your instincts are telling you something isn't right Just recently, the Matrix, Colorado’s for-sale property database used by real estate agents, has started listing rentals in addition to properties for sale. It’s just a few months old, so it won’t be as comprehensive as some other sites, but at least you can trust they’re bona-fide rentals.

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United Power Files Suit Against the Town of Frederick

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nited Power has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Frederick for breach of contract and to recover damages for the Town’s taking of service rights located within United Power’s certificated service territory. United Power Board President, James Vigesaa and interim CEO, John Parker, were authorized by the board to negotiate a settlement on behalf of the cooperative, but the Town of Frederick recently declined to meet to discuss the issue. “United Power attempted to negotiate in good faith with the Town of Frederick, but they failed to respond to our repeated requests,” stated interim CEO John Parker. “Colorado State Statutes are clear about how municipal utilities are to compensate cooperatives for takings of this type. Additionally the Town is acting in breach of a contract we have with them to provide wholesale power. After trying to resolve this issue unsuccessfully it has become clear that the cooperative needed to act to protect the interests of all of our members.” The case, filed in Weld County District Court on June 30, 2017, requests that the Town be required to make payment to United Power. Included in the demand for payment is a percent of the revenue it has received, an amount for facilities, and an amount for the value of the service territory it has taken, among other relief. The demand also requests that the Town of Frederick be barred from serving customers in the affected area until the payment is deposited with the court. “The Board of Directors was clear on how they wanted us to proceed in regard to this issue,” stated Parker. “This is an illegal action that has caused financial harm to the members of our cooperative. We have a responsibility to make certain the members of this cooperative, who are financially vested in our operation, are appropriately compensated for this illegal action.” United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving more than 80,000 homes and businesses along Colorado’s northern front range. To learn more about United Power, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow the cooperative at Facebook. com/UnitedPower.

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Nine Frederick neighborhoods will participate in the 34th Annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 1st. Neighborhood Watch groups in Eagle Valley, Fox Run, Grove Townhomes, Moore Farm, Prairie Greens, Rinn Valley, Savannah, Summit View and Wyndham Hill will have gatherings to get to know their neighbors and stand against crime. NNO is also designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Each neighborhood event is put together by the individual Block Captains in Frederick’s Neighborhood Watch program, which is an organized way for the Frederick Police Department to notify and share information with one point of contact to distribute out to their

neighborhood. Chick-fil-A at Larkridge will be providing complimentary cookies to each neighborhood’s event. “National Night Out is going strong in Frederick in its ninth year,” said Frederick Chief of Police Gary Barbour. “Our Neighborhood Watch program is one of the best in the area and helps the police department connect with the community to keep safety a priority.” Anyone interested in learning more about or joining the Neighborhood Watch Program is encouraged to contact the Frederick Police Department at 720.382.5700.

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Hart Park, 467 Jackson Ave. The Firestone Police Department participates annually in the National Night Out program and is excited to offer a fun community event with a concert in the park, fun games, ice cream and food truck. The National Night Out program is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anti crime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. With the focus of the event aimed at providing safety information and to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, representatives of the Firestone Police Department and the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District will be available at the event with information about the community, the Town’s Neighborhood Watch program and safety handouts. This is a great event for residents and businesses to attend to stay involved in the Firestone community.

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Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival

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The 2017 Mead Community Day & Sugarbeet Festival will be held on September 9th at Mead Town Park! The Town of Mead, Mead Area Rotary Club and Mead Area Community Foundation invite you to two great events now in one day! Event activities include vendor booths, tractor pull, community parade, beer garden, free kids activities, free community dinner, concert, and fireworks!

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10:00 am Event Opens: Ames Park-Tractor Pull Mead Town Park –Vendor booths open 2:00 am-8:30 pm Beer Garden OpenThe Rotary Club of Mead will have a variety of beer available as well as Mike's Hard Lemonade. All funds raised will be used by the Mead Rotary Club for local projects to improve and enhance Mead and the greater Mead community! 4:30 pm Parade 5:00-6:30 pm Dinner 7:30-9:00 pm Concert (Band to be determined) 9:00 pm Fireworks (time may vary due to weather conditions) Vendor Booth Opportunities Available.

MHS Golf Tournament The Mead High Athletic Department and Mead High School Education Foundation have teamed up to bring back the MHS Golf Tournament. This year the event will be held on Friday, Aug. 4 with a 2:00pm shotgun start at Ute Creek Golf Course in Longmont. Cost is $350 per foursome which includes a green fees, cart, bucket of balls, goody bag and dinner. Carts are filling up fast, so register your team online at www.meadgolftourney.com. "This year we are inviting spouses, friends and non-golfers to join in on the fun by attending our cocktail reception and awards banquet" said Lisa Shields, Event Coordinator and MHSEF Treasurer. "We have so much fun with events like this and wanted to invite the community to come out and join in. It will be a little pre-celebration to kicking off the new school year." The cost is $25 per person and a special prize will be given to one guest. Registration is also available online at www.meadgolftourney.com. 100% of the proceeds from the event will go directly to Mead Athletics and MHS Education Foundation. Special thanks to our title sponsor ~ Santiago's!

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August 7 , 8 and 9th, 2017 3:00pm - 7:00 pm each evening Mon., August 7 Families alpha Pf - Z Tues., August 8 Families alpha Hb - Pe Wed., August 9 Families alpha A - Ha *Counselors and Administrators will be available Come to the "Maverick Corral" for everything you need for the new school year. z Pick up your ipad and purchase iPad insurance z Student pictures and ID's z Hand in paperwork (see "summer information" link) on the Mead High School website for all required paperwork z Athletic passes and Registration information z Bus route information and parking permits z Census verification and permissions Parents and students are strongly urged to attend this important event. If you are unable to be present on your assigned date above, please come when it is convenient. For families who cannot make any of the times listed, you will need to schedule a personal appointment for iPad pickup and pictures will be done during the scheduled retake day. Please visit the Mead website, http://mhs.svvsd. org/, for additional information. Call 720494-3940 with questions.

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August 2017 events Roblox: Phantom Forces Showdown –Thursday, August 3; 2:00 pm Test your teamwork and show off your quick reflexes to rise to the top and have your name enshrined in the Roblox record books. Ages 8-18.

Back to School Glow Party – Friday, August 11; 6:00 pm

Celebrate the grand reopening of our teen space with a live DJ, door prizes and games at this exciting after-hours event. Ages 8-18.

Money Matters: Understanding Social Security Choices - Tuesday, August 15; 6:30 pm Get information that will assist you in making a well-informed decision about your retirement.

Home Canning: Pickling – Wednesday, August 16; 6:00 pm

Learn how to preserve foods, make high-altitude adjustments and the important safety issues involved with canning.

Harry Potter Interactive Movie – Saturday, August 26; 1:00 pm

Cast spells, crack jokes and heckle the bad guys as you enjoy some Potter-themed snacks and refreshments while watching a Harry Potter movie. Registration required; Grades 5-12.

Star Party – Wednesday, August 30; 7:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of stories and stargazing! Space snacks will be provided.

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VFW Auxiliary Partners with VFW Post for Flag Raising

n Friday, June 30th Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 and Auxiliary performed the first-ever flag raising ceremony for these two groups at Red Tail Ponds in Fort Collins. Redtail Ponds opened in 2015 as Northern Colorado’s first Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) community. It was developed using best practice models proven effective throughout the country and provides housing for a mix of incomes with its one and two bedroom apartments combined with onsite services to promote stability and independence. The community is designed to meet the special housing needs of formerly homeless individuals with disabilities and formerly homeless veterans. They raised funds to install a flag pole and reached out to Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 and Auxiliary to perform an official flag raising ceremony for the complex. Flag raising ceremonies provide an opportunity to show respect for the national emblem in a formal way. Often used to open civic and governmental events, such as city council meetings or Memorial Day rallies, the ceremonies are also a key tradition among the VFW. A flag ceremony can involve the unfolding and raising or the lowering and folding of a flag. A small honor guard made up of Carbon Valley VFW Post # 9741 and Auxiliary members had the honor of unfolding and raising the new flag. The National Anthem was beautifully sung by VFW Post #9741 Quartermaster David Davis as residents and staff observed the ceremony. As a non-profit organization, the VFW Auxiliary to Post 9741 relies on the support of its membership to help veterans, activeduty military, and their families lead a better life in our community. Those who support the VFW Auxiliary as members are actively participating in the effort to honor, support and remember our veterans and active-duty servicemen and women and their families. The VFW Auxiliary is seeking patriotic men and women to join them in making a difference in the lives of veterans, activeduty military and their families. The Auxiliary provides members an opportunity to honor and give back to all who have served, and who are serving, this great nation. It is a chance to say ‘thank you’ to them for their sacrifice. Some of the personal benefits and services include: z Veteran & Military Support z Friendships z Personal Fulfillment z Networking z Personal Growth & Development z Financial Services z Insurance Benefits z Discount Shopping

The VFW Auxiliary’s tagline is “Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes™” and for more than 100 years, we have been supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving veterans and their families, active-duty military and their families, and spreading patriotism nationwide. During the 2015-2016 Program Year, Auxiliary members: z Provided $4.4 million in monetary aid to veterans, active-duty military and their families z Volunteered more than 875,000 hours in VA Medical Centers, hospitals, nursing homes and veterans homes

z Made more than 145,000 legislative contacts to help pass or block important bills z Awarded $125,000 in scholarships z Worked with more than 336,000 youth z Distributed more than 292,000 American Flags Carbon Valley VFW Post #9741 Auxiliary meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at Prairie Greens Club House, 7781 Mountain View Dr, Frederick, CO 80530 starting at 6:30 pm. The Auxiliary encourages those interested in learning more about the VFW Auxiliary to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans in the Carbon Valley area. Learn how you can get involved at www.vfwauxiliary. org and visit our Facebook page https ://www.facebook.com/ groups/209775392768934/. COME JOIN US. We welcome you to be a part of a great organization!

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97 Toyota camery 250k $1300 GREAT running car still has lots to do. CASH ONLY. obo, call 303-772-3444 between 1pm to 6pm or leave a message [8-17] Healthy Weight System! Have fun doing this! Simply 3 products, 3 lifestyle changes. YOUR life is waiting on YOU! Victoria Martinez 720.347.0310 [7-17] PET/HOUSE SITTING - BOOK NOW TO KEEP YOUR PETS AT HOME WHILE YOU GO ON VACATION OR BUSINESS TRIPS Keep your pets at home while you travel the world! I’m an experienced (16 years), reliable pet and house sitter. I will walk, feed, cuddle, entertain and exercise your pets. I can stay at your house or develop a daily schedule for your cats, dogs, horses, birds or reptiles. I can give medication and shots. References available. Price depends on service provided. To book your reservation call Chelsea at 303-819-3541 or email toffie2002@aol.com [8-17]

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EDUCATION TTER S A M

Terri Long Joins Imagine Charter School’s Administrative Team

Imagine Charter School at Firestone is pleased to announce that Terri Long has joined its administrative team as the Principal for the Grammar Academy (Kindergarten – Fourth Grade). Ms. Long has been in education for 14 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and will complete her second masters in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in Elementary Mathematics in the Fall. She has an extensive background in Charter Schools, including six years in administration.

Her humor, ability to build relationships, and positive attitude are just a few of her best assets. Ms. Long is originally from San Diego, and moved to Colorado with her family in 2004. Outside of school, Ms. Long enjoys spending time with her three children and her dogs. She enjoys reading, writing, walking, exercising at the gym, watching football, listening to music, as well as napping. To learn more about Terri Long or Imagine Charter School at Firestone please contact them at 303-772-3711, deena.kicera@imagineschools.org, or www.imaginefirestone.org.

Little Blessings Preschool

Little Blessings Preschool is an in-home Christian preschool located in Firestone, Colorado, behind King Soopers in the Sagebrush subdivision. We offer both full and parttime programs for 3-5 year olds with wrap-around care that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. We are one of only two preschools in the Northern Colorado/Denver area to achieve a Level 4 rating from Colorado Shines Early Learning and Education Program (see more about this on our Colorado Shines Rating page). Our curriculum is play-based with themes that support our learning. Language, social interaction, fine and gross motor skills, math, science, Bible, and character values are a part of our daily routine. Enrichment classes (including music, gymnastics and additional classes) and field trips are also an intricate part of our time together. At Little Blessing Preschool, we believe in learning through social interaction with peers, teacher and self-led age appropriate activities, and exploring of the world around us. Serving the Tri-Town area for six years!! NOW, Enrolling for the 2017-2018 School Year. One Wed/Thurs spot Available.

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Can You Save for College and Retirement?

ew of us have unlimited financial resources — which means that almost all of us need to prioritize our financial goals. Consequently, you’ll have some decisions to make if you’d like to help pay for your children’s college educations someday while, at the same time, saving for your own retirement. Your first step in addressing these objectives is to maintain realistic expectations. Consider the issue of paying for college. Right now, the average fouryear cost (tuition, fees, room and board) is about $80,000 for in-state students at public universities and approximately $180,000 for private schools, according to the College Board. And these costs are likely to keep rising in the years ahead. Can you save this much for your kids’ education? Instead of committing yourself to putting away this type of money, take a holistic approach to saving for your children’s higher education. After all, you probably won’t be the only one to help pay for college. Depending on your income and assets, your family might be eligible for some needs-based financial aid awarded by the college. Also, you should encourage your children to apply for as many scholarships as possible — but keep in mind that most scholarships don’t provide a “full ride.” Here’s the bottom line: Don’t assume you will receive so much aid that you don’t need to save for college at all, but don’t burden yourself with the expectation that you need to pick up the full tab for your children’s schooling. On a practical level, you may want to

commit to putting a certain amount per month into a college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. You can generally invest in the 529 plan offered by most states, but in some cases, you may be eligible for a state income tax incentive. Also, all withdrawals from 529 plans will be free from federal income taxes, as long as the money is used for a qualified college or graduate school expense of the beneficiary you’ve named. (Withdrawals for expenses other than qualified education expenditures may be subject to federal and state taxes and a 10% penalty on the earnings.) By starting your 529 plan early, when your children are young, you’ll give the investments within the plan more time to grow. Plus, you can make smaller contributions on a regular basis, rather than come up with big lump sums later on. And by following this approach, you may be in a better financial position for investing in your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Obviously, it’s to your benefit to contribute as much as you can to these plans, which offer tax advantages and a wide range of investment options. If you’re investing in a 401(k) or similar employer-backed plan, try to boost your contributions every time your salary increases. At the very least, always put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And once your children are through with college, you can discontinue saving in your 529 plan (although you may want to open another one in the future for your grandchildren) and devote more money to your retirement accounts. It can certainly be challenging to save for education and retirement – but with discipline and perseverance, it can be done. So, give it the “old college try.” This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Have you ever wondered if your child could have Dyslexia?

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Surviving the Current Head Lice Epidemic

ith summer camps ending and school beginning, head lice is currently at an all time high. When lice comes to visit, most parents enter into extreme panic. The information in this article will help keep stress levels down by providing the facts of lice from the nationally acclaimed Lice Doctors, leading experts in head lice removal, with medical staff Dr. Steven Beck, MD. Here are eight helpful, all natural tips and facts from Lice Doctors www. licedoctors.com: 1) Lice are NOT in your house! Who knew? The scientific function of head lice is that they cannot survive off of the human head and it is not in their nature in the slightest to leave a warm nourishing head to go to household furniture. They are not in your bed sheets, pillow, couch, car, clothing or carpet. They might be in a hairbrush, starving as they wait for a human head to come in to contact with them. Laundry and disinfecting items have absolutely nothing to do with head lice eradication. 2) Eggs are ONLY laid about a centimeter from the scalp on a human hair follicle. They are called nits, and they're glued to the shaft of the hair, unable to fall off. Nits cannot hatch off of the human head, nor do they reattach. 3) Only humans get head lice. There are other forms of lice that have other

hosts, such as birds. Humans can not get bird lice and vice versa. 4) Head lice do not burrow. If you are looking at something like a hair brush and wondering if it has a louse on it, just look! They aren't invisible, and you will see them crawling about. There is no need to disinfect brushes, boil them, or throw them away (or any other item for that matter). Lice haven't snuck into the rubber, waiting to take over your home. Simply pull the lice out and toss them in the trash. Without a head to gain nourishment, they will never have the capacity and strength to crawl out and find a human head. 5) Lice do not have wings, so they can not fly. They also do not have knees, so they can not jump. Head lice spread through head to head contact. They are very fast, as quick as a hug.

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First Annual Celtic Fest Premieres September 30!

et your kilt and your Celtic Spirit on, for all things Celtic at the First Annual Celtic Fest, Saturday, September 30, from 11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.! This brand new Celtic Fest will feature a full day of engaging and interactive fun for the whole family, benefiting local food banks and other local charities. Festival goers can dance to Angus Mohr, a well-known Celtic rock band, and Take Down the Door, a traditional Celtic band, and also enjoy Celtic dancers, bagpipes, Celtic athletic exhibitions, many family and children’s activities, storytelling and a Celtic art show and competition. Food and beverage vendors will offer Celtic food, beer and whiskey for purchase. Celtic clans will be well represented, and there will even be a Bonnie Knees Contest, featuring brave men wearing kilts and vying for the title of “Best Knees,” as voted by blindfolded female judges! Celtic Fest will take place at 110 Johnson Street, Frederick, on the grounds of St. Brigit Episcopal Church. All proceeds will benefit local community programs, including Brigit’s Bounty Community Resources, which donated over 2,000 pounds of food to local food banks in 2016, and Brigit’s Village, an upcoming senior housing project. Tickets are available now at CelticFestbrigit.org.

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Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Welcomes New Battalion Chief, Promotes 2 To Lieutenant

n the evening of July 10, 2017, the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District welcomed a new Battalion Chief and promoted two District members to Lieutenant during a Promotional Ceremony at the Fire District’s Business & Education Center, 8426 Kosmerl Place in Frederick. The ceremony recognized Battalion Chief Greg Gilbert who joined the Frederick-Firestone F.P.D. on June 19th as the new Battalion Chief on A-Shift. Chief Gilbert came to the District from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority in Loveland, Colo. where he was a Captain. During the ceremony two District members, Paramedic/ Firefighter Mitch Cox and EMT/Firefighter Jon Garand, were also recognized on their promotions to Shift Lieutenant. Lt. Cox has been a member of the FrederickFirestone F.P.D for 11 years, and is a Lieutenant on C-Shift. Lt. Garand has been a member of the Fire District for 13 years and is a Lieutenant on B-Shift. Both Lt. Cox and Lt. Garand completed the District’s Officer Development Program in April of 2015. “As newly promoted fire officers, you will have the ability to not only lead in the moment, but to also mentor others along the

way by explaining your actions. You will have the opportunity to set the tone and ensure that service to others, above all else, is the expectation of the men and women you serve as a newly promoted fire officer. You have a great responsibility and we are honored to promote you within our family,” said Fire Chief Jeremy Young during last night’s ceremony. PHOTO: From left: Lt. Jon Garand, Lt. Mitch Cox and Battalion Chief Greg Gilbert were all recognized during a Promotional Ceremony at the Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District’s Business & Education Center, 8426 Kosmerl Place in Frederick, on the evening of July 10, 2017.

Office at Adams Bank & Trust | Firestone | 303.833.5933 Julia Davis, Executive Director | julia@carbonvalleychamber.com info@carbonvalleychamber.com | www.carbonvalleychamber.com | www.facebook.com/carbonvalleychamber If your business has not joined the chamber or would like more information, contact me at julia@carbonvalleychamber.com or 303.833.5933 (office) or 303.775.1106 (cell)

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Chamber and Community Events: Upcoming Chamber Events: August 3, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone

September 14, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course

August 9, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone

August 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Business After Hours @ St. Vrain Sanitation District Office in Firestone

September 15, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Java Mama in Firestone

August 9, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

August 10, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick

September 20, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Pepper’s Fireside Grille in Firestone

August 10, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Membership Committee @ Bella Rosa Golf Course August 10, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Multi Chamber Business After Hours @ River Garden Winery in Ft. Lupton August 11, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – CONNECT Carbon Valley @ Java Mama of Firestone August 16, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Ambassadors Meeting @ Pepper’s Fireside Grille in Firestone August 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection Training Center in Frederick August 17, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone August 18, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room August 25, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – 2017 Chamber Open @ Saddleback Golf Course in Firestone September 7, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Economic Development Committee @ Adams Bank Conference Room in Firestone September 7, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Business After Hours @ Premier Members Credit Union in Firestone September 14, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Board Meeting @ Bella Rosa Golf Course in Frederick

September 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Monthly Business Luncheon @ Carbon Valley Park & Recreation District Administrative Office, 320 Maple in Frederick September 21, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Education Committee @ Firstbank in Firestone September 22, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Marketing Committee @ Chamber Office Conference Room

Upcoming Community Events: Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Bingo @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone Every Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – American Legion Friday Night Dinner @ American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone August 1, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – National Night Out @ Hart Park in Firestone August 4, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Food & Flick Friday @ Hart Park in Firestone August 5, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Carbon Valley Music Fest @ Centennial Field in Dacono August 8, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall August 8, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick

August 14, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono city Council Meeting @ City Hall August 19, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick August 22, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall August 23, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall August 28, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall September 11, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall September 12, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall September 13, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW Monthly Meeting @ Prairie Greens in Frederick September 13, 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – North Metro Business Women’s Network @ Carbon Valley Regional Library in Firestone September 14, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall September 16, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – VFW Monthly Breakfast @ Prairie Greens in Frederick September 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Dacono City Council Meeting @ City Hall September 26, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Frederick Board of Trustees Work Session & Meeting @ Town Hall September 27, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Firestone Board of Trustees Meeting @ Town Hall

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Eulogy to Our Loved Ones

Obituaries, Memorial Messages & photos are always FREE in our publications~ Please tell the funeral home or e-mail to carbonvalley@gmail.com. Because we are a monthly paper, most funeral dates will be past. You may post funeral service information at www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyConsumerReport and we will share with the community.

Elizabeth Marie (Wickre) Sheppard

Martha Bower

Born March 30, 1929, Elizabeth Marie “Betty” (Wickre) Sheppard was the first born daughter of Palmer and Leaona (Osborne) Wickre, beloved wife of the late Alan L. Sheppard, loving Mother of Jeffrey (Jenny) High Bridge, NJ, Scott, Mitchell, SD, Amy Sheppard-Doss, Frederick, CO and honorary “Mom” to many. Attentive Grandma to Megan Sheppard, Lucas Sheppard, and Bailey Mae. Big Sister to Paul (Dorothy) Wickre, Fargo, ND, Karen Christensen, Omaha, NE, Gary (Roxanne) Wickre, MN/AZ, and Pam (Roger) Hainy, Wessington Springs, SD. Special Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Remarkable Betty gently passed away at home, the early morning hours of July 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alan L. Sheppard, and brothers Herbert C. (Dixie) Wickre, Williamsburg, VA and Edward J. (Dorothy) Wickre, Gary, SD. Betty married Alan, her high school sweetheart, i n Wessington Springs, S o u t h Dakota, September 3, 1950, a hot Sunday, after he worked the fields all day. Alan went to his heavenly home on August 4, 2009, after years of Betty’s tender-loving care. Before becoming a full time mother, Betty spent 10 years in the banking industry and prided herself in the personalized service, attention and efficiency she offered her customers. Casper National Bank used her image and bio in a 1952 advertisement for the local paper, inviting people in and to “Ask for Betty.” She was blessed with the ability to get along with everyone and cherished a life filled with her love of her God, her family and her church. As the original Betty Crocker, she had many people lining up to buy her pies, quilts, and crafts for church bake sales and bazaars year-afteryear. Betty’s years as part of bible study (Circle), kitchen committee, and monthly newsletter mailings filled days and lives with her gifts of service. She celebrated cherished milestones with the Women of Spirit, at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Centennial Colorado, where Pastor Scott was their beloved “son”; the one they loved to chide, fuss over, and learn from. More recently, Betty could be found assisting her sweet friends, Mervin and

Martha Bower, 89, died July 17, 2017 at her home in Firestone Colorado surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Scottsbluff Nebraska, to Julia Siegwart and Phillip Kuhlman. On December 18, 1946, Martha married Jacob Bertram who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1967 Martha married Edward E. Bower who also preceded her in death. For 35 years, Martha worked as a clerk and stockroom assistant for JC Penney in Scottsbluff and Casper Wyoming retiring in 1990 as an office supervisor. Martha was the past president of the Casper VFW Auxiliary, Posts 9439 and 10677, and served as the Secretary Treasurer for Post 9439. Martha was also past President of the Moose and Eagles Lodge. Martha is survived by her children: Robert (Franki) Bertram, Steve and his companion Shorty the Schnauzer Bower, Rebecca Bower, ( Kurt Dittburner, fiancée), Debra (Robert) Berry, Mark (Suzi) Bower, Brad (Lisa) Bower, Candyce (Eddy) Estave, along with 14 Grandchildren and 18 Great Grandchildren. Martha was also preceded in death by two sons, Leroy and infant Mark Bertram as well as her three brothers, Dave, Alex and Ruben Kuhlman, and two

March 30, 1929 – July 1, 2017

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Jane Dick, at the newcomer’s table at the Senior Center lunches, Grief Support Group, The Bethany Group, and supporting the start up of the Prairie Greens’ Meet and Greet. She was always in the “Martha” mode of serving and working behind the scenes, never wanting the fuss or focus to be upon her. Betty was the first to care for all who needed a little love and attention, with hugs applied liberally. A “tough Norwegian broad,” (She would giggle at that.) Betty felt compelled, at 79 years of age, to buy a push lawn mower to get her exercise and do the yard. As a result of her efforts, Betty was twice awarded Yard of the Month, for Prairie Greens. (She hoped that people wouldn’t be upset that she won twice!) It was a delight to see Betty continue to flourish throughout her 88 years. Her determination, her faith, and her fountain of love will be blessed treasures we hold in our hearts until we see her again. A Family Service was held Friday, July 14, 2017 at 10:30 am, in the chapel and graveside at Windridge Cemetery and Nature Sanctuary, 7014 S Rawson Bridge Rd, Cary, IL 60013. Prairie Greens Residents held a memorial for Betty on July 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm, in the clubhouse. Your gentle face and patient smile, Bitter sweet we recall, You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. Your voice is mute and still the heart That loved us well and true, Ah bitter is the trial to part From one as good as you. You are not forgotten, Mother, Nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last We will remember thee. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by, we’ll miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one will ever take your place.

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sisters, Molly Meyer and Anna Arndt. Martha had a special place in her heart for her Casper Friday Girl’s Lunch Bunch, and her Firestone Card Friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carbon Valley Help Center. P.O. Box 508 Firestone, CO 80520. A celebration of Martha’s life and reception will be held at Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman St., Longmont, CO on August 5th at 4:00 pm. Share condolences at www. howemortuary.com.

New Creation Church to Host GriefShare Class

ew Creation Church, 737 Bross Street, Longmont will host a 13-week GriefShare session, beginning Tuesday, August 15, 7-8:30pm. The cost of the class is $15, which covers the cost of a workbook that promotes healing for the participant. The class is open to anyone who is struggling with the death of a loved one. One does not have to be a member of New Creation Church to attend. Attendees will discover hope for the future. While things may look bleak now, new methods are taught to help restore your hope and rebuild your life. Class topics include “Is this Normal?, Challenges of Grief, The Journey of Grief , Grief and Your Relationships, Why?, Guilt and Anger, Complicating Factors, Stuck, Lessons of Grief. Heaven and What do I live for now.” For more information, contact Barbara Mitchell at 720.261.6996.

GriefShare Grief Recovery Seminar and Support Group

riefShare is a 13-week seminar and grief support group to provide help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. The program consists of a weekly video seminar featuring some of the nation’s foremost experts on grief recovery topics. Each seminar is combined with a small group discussion time to allow group participants to talk about the content of the seminar and about how they are dealing with the death of their loved one. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “The Journey of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” The next session of GriefShare will be held each Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. starting August 23 through November 30, 2017. The group will meet at Life Bridge Christian Church located at 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont, CO 80504. The program is free except for a one-time fee of $15 to cover the cost of the workbook. For more information, contact Abby Carney at 303-776-2927, Ext. 274.

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